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Candied Ginger: cocktail uses and amounts

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Short answer

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word), Good As New, and When The Smoke Cleared use candied ginger. Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 6 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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Start with Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word)

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) takes about 5 minutes and lists 1 piece of candied ginger.

Edward Godard's cognac-led Last Word variation with yellow herbal liqueur, ginger liqueur, and fresh lemon.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much candied ginger should you use?

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6 cocktails using Candied Ginger

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What to mix with candied ginger

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

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Cognac

Used with candied ginger in 2 of the linked recipes.

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Amaro

Used with candied ginger in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Candied Ginger cocktail questions

Which cocktails use candied ginger?

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word), Good As New, and When The Smoke Cleared use candied ginger. Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 6 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much candied ginger do I need for a cocktail?

Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word)?

Alongside candied ginger, the required ingredients for Mon Dernier Mot (My Last Word) are 40 ml cognac, 20 ml yellow chartreuse, 15 ml ginger liqueur, and 15 ml lemon juice. Its shaken preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is candied ginger required or optional?

Candied Ginger is required in 6 of the 6 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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